Manasa Devi Puja includes a seven-headed naga form made from flour, followed by Shiva-Vishnu remembrance, source-counted mala japa, Chalisa and aarti.

Manasa Devi Puja Samagri

Source-specific materials

  • A Manasa Devi image
  • Flour for forming the naga
  • Red chandan and red cloth
  • Blue and white thread
  • Coconut, five dry fruits, milk and water
  • Roli, kumkum, akshat, turmeric and flowers
  • Rudraksha mala
  • Fruit, mishri and milk
  • Dhoop, diya, camphor and bell

Before You Begin

  • Prepare a clean white surface for the flour naga form.
  • Place Shiva and Vishnu images or Shivling only because the source explicitly includes them.
  • Keep the rudraksha mala ready for the source count.

Complete Step-by-Step Manasa Devi Puja Vidhi

Follow the reviewed source sequence from preparation through the final prayer and prasad. Use only the offerings listed for this puja.

  1. Bathe and make sankalp

    State the Manasa Devi resolve.

    Bathe and make sankalp mantra
    mama upaattasamastaduritakshayadvaaraa manasaadeveepreetyartham manasaadeveepoojanam karishye|
    Original Sanskrit
    मम उपात्तसमस्तदुरितक्षयद्वारा मनसादेवीप्रीत्यर्थं मनसादेवीपूजनं करिष्ये।

  2. Remember Ganesha

    Recite the source mantra.

    Remember Ganesha mantra
    Om gam ganapataye namah|
    Original Sanskrit
    ॐ गं गणपतये नमः।

  3. Worship Manasa Devi

    Present source upacharas.

    Worship Manasa Devi mantra
    Om shree manasaadevyai namah [upachaara] samarpayaami|
    Original Sanskrit
    ॐ श्री मनसादेव्यै नमः [उपचार] समर्पयामि।

  4. Make and worship the naga form

    Shape a seven-headed flour naga; worship Ganesha, Vishnu-Shiva, then Manasa Devi in source order.

  5. Perform mala japa

    Use the exact source mantra for 9, 11 or 21 malas only as capacity permits.

    Perform mala japa mantra
    Om shreem hreem kleem krishnaaya namah|
    Original Sanskrit
    ॐ श्रीं ह्रीं क्लीं कृष्णाय नमः।

  6. Chalisa and aarti

    Read Manasa Devi Chalisa, perform aarti and ask forgiveness.

    Chalisa and aarti mantra
    aavaahanam na jaanaami na jaanaami tathaarchanam| poojaam chaiva na jaanaami kshamyataam parameshvara||
    Original Sanskrit
    आवाहनं न जानामि न जानामि तथार्चनम्। पूजां चैव न जानामि क्षम्यतां परमेश्वर॥

Simple Manasa Devi Puja Method at Home

This shorter practice retains the essential devotional actions supported by the source; it is not presented as a substitute for a formal priest-led rite where one is specified.

  1. Seat Manasa Devi and remember Ganesha.
  2. Make a small source-supported flour naga form.
  3. Remember Shiva and Vishnu, then chant the source mantra for a manageable supported count.
  4. Read Chalisa and perform aarti.

When to Perform Manasa Devi Puja

Follow the Manasa Devi observance recognized by regional or family tradition and its current panchang.

Traditional Purpose and Benefits of Manasa Devi Puja

Manasa Devi worship traditionally relates to naga reverence and prayer for protection; it does not replace snakebite emergency care.

Naga reverence

The flour form is the ritual’s defining act.

Ordered deity remembrance

The source preserves Ganesha, Vishnu-Shiva and Manasa sequence.

Focused japa

The source provides a specific mala range.

Important Manasa Devi Puja Notes

  • For snakebite, seek emergency medical care immediately.
  • Use only edible clean flour and dispose respectfully.
  • The 9/11/21-mala range is source-specific.

Frequently Asked Questions

From wheat or rice flour with seven heads.

Ganesha, Vishnu and Shiva.

9, 11 or 21 malas.

No. It requires emergency medical care.